Practise random kindness and senseless acts of
beauty. Visual and aural self expression have created an intangible
international family for an age where geography has a parallel dimension
in cyberspace. A virtual socialist republic spawned by hippyish creativity
and positivity continues the punky reggae party of the 20th century like
punk happened. This zine connects everybody on every page.
City Showcase Rocklands makes the next chapter of Once Upon Another
Time. Seminal, marketable cult faves and potential stars connected with
industry and media contacts. New ideas meet new friends. "The Londontrotting Rocklands brand... an impeccable party vibe". (Pulse SLP).
From staging early days Hatcham Social, Chris T-T, Bloc Party, Art Brut,
Innercity Pirates etc, to early Ebony Bones/Lightspeed Champion, pre
Skins You Love Her Coz She’s Dead, pre rock mag covers My Passion,
pre-charts Daisy Dares You - a fraction of the continuous proven tips.
Tinie Tempah was topping the UK charts at the last RAR! event.
Uniqulture works. it’s not about taste making, this is anti-scene for the
individually minded and fun making. The rest will come by chaos magic
because that’s the ancient way of the arts. The Planet Water vibe.
So add your self at The Apple Store (“Like Punk Happened” on May 8th),
get involved with/support artists in this zine. Dance with dear friends and
cheap booze at Deptford Army - London’s artyest and partiest.
Start something. Exchange ideas. Weave in. Share The Joy....And to all
the artists join this ethereal idea that is without sponsorship, finance,
corporate structure etc, in the words of Slade, Look Wot You Dun!
Artful Music Tourist Board, Planet Water http://artfulmtb.blogspot.com/

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Costa del Thames is the world‟s Time Zone.
Per square foot, Deptford has the most creative industries on the planet - a
miniature Hollywood. “Forget Buck Palace – get down to Deptford” (The
London Paper). With the internationally acclaimed Laban Dance Academy,
UK‟s Institute Of Music Technology, so many studios, galleries and major
entertainment industry companies like Arc Sound all within walking distance,
it‟s worth an alternative adventure to this boho.
BBC 4 are about to screen TV on Goldsmiths, Justin Collins is on Channel 5
from The Rivoli Ballroom which recently hosted the Channel 4 screened
Florence & The Machine gig but it will still remain pap free, residential and real
blessed with green spaces for birdsong.
South London got a third of last year‟s Mercury nominations and has many
other positive tales to tell. “The rock n roll borough” (NME) of Lewisham is
the simultaneously gritty and pretty locality cited as a “21st Century Haight
Ashbury” where people and places are uniting to try something new on a low
budget. Add the huge amount of acclaimed education with the next generation
in the wings and there‟s more than meets the jaded eye from the main roads.
But It‟s not about geography in an age of being everywhere virtually. A positive
light is not a bad thing to shine, that‟s all. From Artful Festival, Nail The
Cross, Deptford X and even the first Young & Lost DJ set, “Art Beat Central”
is home of anti-scene and Uniqulture. A growing entertainment and exhibition
economy inspiring hope for the community. “The Riotous Rocklands scene”
(Time Out).
On that wavelength, the often proven a&r suss of the world‟s only Music
Tourist Board (collectives and individuals united for maverick positivity)
presents marketable up and coming talents already attracting interest and
critical acclaim. It started decades ago, blossomed at the end of the 20 th
Century and ain‟t stopping (find Neil Gordon Orr‟s Deptford FunCity book!)
For the first time, and during Artful‟s Bronze Year of setting up projects and
talents to go for gold, this year‟s City Showcase Rocklands takes place at
more than one venue. Quite a few cool places, fave spaces and ace faces.
Photographs, film, words and ideas from these shows May will make future, as
well as this year‟s Artful exhibitions. So come on board.
Share the joy.

"...more than just another hyped-up musical movement. It’s a
genuine artistic community, made up of bands, artists, filmmakers,
comedians, performance artists, writers and anyone else who’s got an
idea. In the last couple of years, an enclave of arty types has set up a
self-sustaining network of parties, venues, spaces and events that isn’t
dependent on record-company money or media attention. The

Rocklands scene doesn‟t have a signature sound, a central
venue or a nominated leader, and it‟s all the better for that.".
(Time Out Magazine)
One postcode united; South East X

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Master Shortie, 8th May @ British Music Experience, The O2
Live on stage and celebrating his 21st birthday! http://www.mastershortie.com/

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thescreen.biz
Hi there, Filmmakers / Independent Film Enthusiasts,
our next fabulous sreening will be on 7 April at The
Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 with the
gritty British crime drama DEAD MAN RUNNING. A huge
cast of British talent including Danny Dyer, Ashley
Walters, Tamer Hassan, Brenda Blethyn, Omid Djalili and
from USA, 50 Cent. Be here, because Tamer Hassan and
Ashley Walters will be coming for the Q&A. They are huge
personalities and both originate from South East London.
Also showing will be short films TOP GIRL by Rebecca
Johnson, this Brixton talent is award winning, and
presently developing her first feature film with the help
of the UK Film Council. She has been through many
stages of the film making process and will be available
for the Q&A. Also on the bill is short film WE'RE NOT
BLOOD which was directed by Ahmet Husseyin through
the Eastern Edge Film Fund.
Exciting, informative and inspiring for only ÂŁ5 tickets via
www.thealbany.org.uk or 020 8692 4446.
In March we screened the fabulous film LOOKING FOR
ERIC, directed by Ken Loach. We were honoured to have
Ken take part in a Q&A. The event was sold out with a
line of people still wanting to get in and such an electric
atmosphere that even Ken did not want to go home from
Deptford. (Roman Rappak of Bretton, he of Kasms etc
video fame also, managed to talk with Ken!, who stands
for many qualities that are lacking today; political
conviction, a devotion to social causes, attention to
quality, anti celebrity culture).
See www.thescreen.biz for the uncut Q+A.

“ one for the dancefloor” ARTROCKER
'Awesome.' CMU DAILY
“. A great sound.'

NME RADIO

Electrifying electropunk upstarts already with Radio 1, NME
Radio, Xfm, 6Music support and the best of the new music
blogs on their charismatic case.
www.myspace.com/therobotdisaster

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GLITCHES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th May at Amersham Arms

Hitting Rocklands the weekend after they play Camden
Crawl, their collective fate is woven together by a collective
drive and commitment to creating music they can truly call
their own. Visiting the squatty central London mansion they
inhabit is a little like coming across a society house in
Victorian England whose owners had an obsession with
synthesisers from the '80s and a deep admiration of the
Antonine age of the Roman Empire.
Glitches live in each others' pockets writing music day and
night. Influences come from all over the place; from music,
from the video game Perfect Dark to Edward Gibbon, to the
cherubs in the cornices of their ceilings. Their music blends
unorthodox sources of inspiration with a heavy influence
from late 80's/early 90's dance and hip-hop music. -, they
come recommended as a truly eye catching live act, spread
in a line formation across the front of a stage.
http://www.myspace.com/getreadyfortheglitches
THE POLYSIX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th May Amersham Arms

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Expansive new wave pop sound-scape with a young n
modern take on early electronic dance. Now snapped up by
USA management with clout.

"stacked with overlaid vocals, jagged guitar
licks and a fistful of attitude" - BBC Wales
www.myspace.com/thepolysixmusic
Modern Love & London Sunshine bring the party on the decks 2nite!

LONDON SUNSHINE South East Xâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best big fun house
party! Foals, Dean Tynan, Man Like Me, Hatcham Social,
Dead Kids and more have guested on the decks. Be here
http://www.myspace.com/londonsunshine
MODERN LOVE one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best loved underground
promoters, evolved into management and some of the
coolest nights outside of antartica!
Gonna be some bash and up for starting something new, again. Art
& photography invited. Throwing shapes on the dance floor
positively encouraged!

DEXY Alternative country
punk blues with a fantastic
reputation deservedly earned.
Tonight Dexy is without his
Hand Me Downs live band, but
is always in possession of his
choons and charms.
Come close.
http://myspace.com/dexyspace

2BOB are purveyors of London‟s best independent new music
festival, Foxfest. 1st and 2nd May - over 40 acts on two stages
www.twobob.net/foxfest updates/previews www.koobaradio.co.uk

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Greetings from Planet Kooba. Here are some songs that
we are currently enjoying… Maybe you will too…
'Crime of Love' by Comanechi – The raucous and raw new band
from Akiko Matsuura of the bands Big Pink and Pre.
'Death Roll' from Lights Out Zoltar!, the hypnotic and multilayered 4th album from Gemma Ray (Bronze Rat Records).
'Gruntilda's Lair' by Neville's First Nintendo - A song composed
entirely on two Nintendo Gameboys by a couple of clever so
and sos from Coventry.
Bo Ningen's 'Psychedelic Misemono Goya'. Androgynous, heavy
as fuck, next-big-thing. All of these phrases have been used to
describe the band we know as ”Bo”.
Download the Jonny and Alex Show
from www.KoobaRadio.co.uk
to hear these tracks and others of a similar bent.

"Just when you thought all
the great choruses had
been used, Kunt and the
Gang arrive to show
Coldplay how it's done in
jaw-dropping, potty
mouthed style."
(NME).
"Life-affirmingly puerile
stuff, set to one of the most
infectious and upbeat
melodies imaginable."
(The Guardian).

Tonight is the central London tour stop.
Are you ready for this?...

www.myspace.com/kuntandthegang

Strumstep ringleaders DON‟T WAIT ANIMATE were Recently Steve
Lamacq‟s band of the week. Born on a dance floor and evolving into
the uniqulture of dub, art rock, blues, dancehall, prog rock, folk,
afro beat; "a genre all their own." (Dazed & Confused). An nfectious
debut single „6174‟ and acclaimed remixes are the cherry on top.
"Stunning" The London Paper. www.myspace.com/dontwaitanimate
HEADS.HEARTS. Tight, funky and hooky electronic soul. Ed &
Amber are inspired by Digitalism and Tina Turner, they‟ve been
spotted by BBC 6Music, opened for Hot Chip, recorded synths for
Groove Armada, have just graced Brighton Pride; club live set
gold. www.myspace.com/headshearts
DIZZY SPELLL & THE SIDE EFFECTS – come early and check this
out. Dizzy Spell‟s story is woven into that of Rocklands @ 229 in
more than one way, and attending the first event is responsible for
the pictures of Eugene Ankomah that Andrei Nedelea took
elsewhere in this issue. Planet Water magic.
TOY TOY DJ set. Demelza on the decks! 'Thrillingly filthy electrooppers' (Time Out). www.myspace.com/toytoyuk

“Fearsome” (Metal Hammer) - They‟ve topped Total
Rock accolades and won fans across the rock n roll
media with their blisteringly monstrous live set.
Monsters In The Attic play at the Wrangler Store on
Carnaby Street during the day then head up the road
from their rehearsal space to raise the roof in
Rocklands town! www.myspace.com/monstersintheattic

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ANITA MAJ New Cross Inn 7th May
An unashamed Joplin & Hendrix inspired rock chick mixing pop,
blues „n‟ soul. New single Out Of Control, and trips to LA where
interest in Anita‟s potential is growing. At home in UK Music Week
are tipping a ballsier female talent. www.myspace.com/anitamaj

“Rock

and

Roll is

dead. Long

live Rock

and Roll”

THE FUTURISTIC New Cross Inn 7th May
The Futuristic play a high-energy rock, mixed with electronica that
makes you want to dance. With a brace of gigs over three months
at seminal star breaking venues like Dublin Castle, Proud and 93
Feet East, they are carving their way up the London underground
music scene. Comparisons suggest a mash-up of Primal Scream,
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Klaxons and The Prodigy, while
making good on their ambition to become a central, important
rock‟n‟roll band of the future.

www.myspace.com/thefuturistic

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EDIT/SELECT New Cross Inn 7th May

Newer wave pop charm and pro-active creation getting amazing
gigs through their inspiringly insistent inventiveness.
“They‟re rather good” (Xfm‟s John Kennedy) and recently played the
Red Stripe Awards at 93 Feet East.
That‟s not the half of it. Shows so far include Astoria II, Franz
Ferdinand / Towers Of London support and running their own nights.
With exciting and ambitious new material in the bag, Edit/Select are
a band on a mission.
http://www.myspace.com/editselectband

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SHIVA – New Cross Inn 7th May

"Frenetic new wave with
doses of punk and Britpop" (Tourdates) with
Teen NX quintet

major industry interest already, and high profile champions. Monthly
Planet have been fans for a while and love seeing Shiva organically
grow into another musical force from London South East X. “Ones
to watch” is an understatement.

"This band is electric! They'll make you wonder just what the
hell you've been doing with your life." Alex Zane
http://www.shiva.org.uk/
(Special early doors set (8pm) of the miss and weep variety).
Hosted by vanguard Rocklands DJs THE HEARTBREAKERS From
Leeds Festival to London Fashion Week via the most rock n roll
clubs and parties; http://www.myspace.com/theheartbreakersmusic

ART BEAT Central
Just a few of the playing class friends weaved into the once upon
another time tale. Every page of this zine is connected to this
family tree in some way or other. Yeeha!
Al De Perez www.al-de-perez.com his finger is on both the pulse and
the shutter.
Andrei Nedelea . Recommended by Dizzy Spell, one of the original
453 gang, to photograph Eugene Ankomah, now woven into this rich
tapestry that is Rocklands.
Ann-Marie Mullarkey Photography documentation of life in Costa del
Thames and official photographer at RAR!, NX Boutique model and
Deptford Army raver.
Artmongers They make Deptford happy with their beautiful
landmarks like His n Hers in Griffin Square, images next to Deptford
Train Station and the New York Times featured Deptford Marbles on
New Cross Road/Deptford Broadway.
ASU – Arts Services Unincorporated. Anita McKeown, love pirate,
and friends stage events all over, give the people‟s cinema. Making
positive future for the local community. Creator of the wonderful
Deptford 45s and local artist in resident.
Chew Lips. First gig? ANew Cross Kitchen. Next was a Dead Planet
Records night. At theRocklands Midsummer Dream (with fellow
locally connected talents Kids Love Lies, The Skuzzies, they ere
filmed by Loose Belt. It‟s ace to see their sparky live show and
electroskuzzed pop getting great reactions.
Chris Getliffe. Visualises with images of Artful, Dirty South,
Deptford Arms and increasingly in demand, work for various cool
publications, Tate Modern etc. Too right.

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Eugene Ankomah ÂŠ Andrei Nedelea

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Cockpit Arts. Wonderful arts and crafts skills, check for the open
studios, it‟s a wow. Creekside, Deptford.
Conrad The Scoudral City Showcase and Midi Music recommended
and developed, Conrad recently played RAR! (with Bashy) and is live
at City Showcase Rocklands on Saturday 8th May at the British
Music Experience. Cool album by Conrad – Hypenosis – is out now.
Creekside Centre. London‟s mini grand canyon, check the moon and
come see rare birds at this amazing wetlands centre.
Creekside Studios, SE8 Some of the biggest names in the land call
into the studios at the ancient creek that was home to Henry VIII‟s
ship yards. Recording, rehearsals, equipment and more.
Digital Sneakers Film makers that created a new rebel base for
London with their films “Rocklands – Live In New Crossand music
videos/docs/shorts embraced by MTV2, Channel 4 (regularly), The
National Film Theatre and even a Digital Sneakers night at The
ICA. From those early days they‟ve just become so in demand from
Eurostar and Tinie Tempah to Pendulum and Bashy. Whatever they
do next is worth watching. Literally.

Eugene Ankomah
A self taught visual artist, Eugene has a diverse range of
techniques. He has the added edge of giving something back to the
community, setting a platform for others to follow.
Eugene‟s enthusiasm and imagination mark him as a natural playing
class friend. Believe in the limitless healing power of positive self
expression. Eugene has well deserved acclaim for his dramatic
images leaving an impression on your retina and mind alike.
For fingers on the pulse, an inspiration in ascendancy.
http://www.myspace.com/eugeneankomah

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The Fairies. Art‟s most exhibited punk band roots collective and
purveyors of Pushing Pussy Records and cool events. The Fairies
Band are part of the original Paradise Bar posse at the root of Music
Tourist Board and any other mavaerick mayhem that can be dreamt
up for the future. Search for Tinsel Edwards and Twinkle Troughton.
Recently exhibited (along with Chris Getliffe and more) by Who‟s
Jack Magazine and in demand at sussed galleries.
Karen Toftera. DJ with deadly decks duo The Heartbreakers,
photographer for various music publications, promoter and all round
rock n roll lady. www.shotonstage.co.uk
Mad Cap Coalition The best events in Deptford. Parties on the
estates. Community uniting positivity for children aged 0 to 100.
Matt Sargent is one of Planet Water‟s uppest and comingest artists,
being courted by the coolest collectors. His Planet Water alter ego,
DJ Dex Lutha is a lord of the dance, hosting Deptford Army nights the arty, punky dub n dance bass in the place raves at The Bunker.
Polstar Photography - Photography runs through Polly Harvey‟s
veins. She has also documented much of the local events and been
the subject of various exhibitioins including her own, „First 3 Songs,
No Flash‟ at The Albany.
The Old Police Station DIY Art Centre favourite haunt of students,
contemporary artists and the local community alike. The place
rocks. With it‟s original features, welcoming attitude and in-house
“knitting factory” of creative and performing family this is where
magic happens. Amersham Vale SE14
Creative Process creative network that glues the Mini Hollywood.
art & crafts events at Deptford Project. London‟s art powered love
train on Deptford High Street is home to a cafe, a throne for the
king and all manner of events.

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Jim Arofish Responsible for the legendary painting of the cutty sark
that adorned New Cross Inn during Kate & Tristan days and art
around the locality including the beer garden of Deptford Arms.
Kate Tempest / Sound Of Rum fresh from supporting dan le sac vs.
scroobius pip on their UK tour are recording an album. Get involved
with the studio diary at www.soundofrum.com (also recently
featured in The Independent).
My Tiger My Timing – Championed early by Earwax DJs (Propagands
Radio) band got involved with Artful‟s roots. Nowadays everybody
from NME to MTV ia checking out their exotica electrica.
O2 Complex –location of Michael Jackson‟s last public appearance
and the world‟s officially favourite venue. This was once a dream on
a Paradise Bar beer mat (the original Rocklands business cards) as
“The Peace Dome”, but hey, the dream came true and like in
Wayne‟s World, they DID come.

The t-shirt worn by both Squeeze and The Flying
Pickets on Top Of The Pops read „Today Deptford,
Tomorrow The World‟. More Costa del Thames
www.myspace.com/southeastx

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STEREO DECADE – Friday 7th May, Fox & Firkin
Quite simply one of the hottest 18 year old quartets in the land.
Radio playlists, sell out shows. A mix of The Kooks, The Who and
fresh faced, sun drenched power pop. www.stereodecade.com
CERI JAMES – Friday 7th May, Fox & Firkin

“a depth of songwriting that is all too
rare at the moment.” (Mojo).
Local anti-scene leader celebrates the powerful pop of his new LP
Win, Lose & Some You Can‟t Tell www.myspace.com/cerijames

Lethal shizzle: This is the late-nite wild after party in the
bonkersest arty space to end off this Friday night until the
early hours. (the monthly Deptford Army rave often ends up
being until the early hours of Sunday!). Entertainment in the
house from the mad’n’great of SE8! Including

PANAMA KINGS
“Heading up the Belfast scene
right now” – NME
Fresh from supporting Ash‟s AZ tour, Maccabees on NME tour
etc and too hot to miss on this
trip, Panama Kings are actually
heading up the electro tinged
rock charge not just regionally,
but nationally, in Music Tourist
Board‟s humble opinion.
www.myspace.com/panamakings

TEN CITY NATION

"Fast, violent and utterly compelling". (BBC Music). “A very
exciting prospect indeed.” (Rock Sound). Ten City Nation are a full
on intense and punky live blast of brilliance. Download their entire
catalogue for free from www.tencitynation.com

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NACIONAL

Hailed as “the up-beat Joy Division with Wedding Present
comparisons” An epic sound with soaring riffs and punching rhythm
and lovelorn, poetic diatribe. www.myspace.com/wearenacional
JEAN-GENIE (Resonance FM) on the decks: a one woman
powerhouse, presenter of Panda Power and an instigator of The
Game events at The Scala, as well as vanguard Rocklands family
member. http://www.myspace.com/jeangeniegraham
PLAYHARD presents Rocklands @ 229.
Rock n roll parties hosted by Heather Minx (director of the
forthcoming film „Meet Me In The Keith Moon Bar‟ - the story of The
Astoria and hard partying rock chick queen of London).
www.facebook.com/Heathertheminx
Doors 7.30pm
£7 (£5 advance from We Got Tickets – search “City Showcase
Rocklands 229”)
City Showcase Wristbands are free entry before 8.30pm then £3
subject to space. 229 Great Portland Street (opposite the tube
station) London W1. Camden / Oxford Street 10 mins walk.

Master Shortie
with Lady Lykez, Scott Raba & The Ace, Donaeo, The
Morning Orchestra, KOF, The Tutts, Conrad The
Scoundral and more to be announced.
Headlining at the British Music Experience is

RAR! / Midi Music / City Showcase connection; Conrad The Scoundral
The O2 will host a day of music and dance with a rolling programme
of new talent. Events happen at British Music Experience, the
permanent high-tech interactive music exhibition whose stage has
hosted Bon Jovi, Jamie Cullum, Jeff Beck and more. Participating
businesses giving discounts at The O2 include Gaucho, Union
Square, the O2 Store, Slug & Lettuce, S&M, Frankie & Bennyâ&#x20AC;&#x;s, Las
Iguanas, Thai Silk, Spur, Water Margin and the Ha Ha Bar.
Now in its 9th year, City Showcase has enjoyed major success in
music innovation and collaboration - discovering and showcasing
many UK and International acts, such as Keane, Razorlight, N-Dubz,
Sway and Amy Winehouse. Wristbands www.cityshowcase.co.uk

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Jazica are doing alright,
to say the very least. Gigs
with Everything Everything,
Chew Lips and Delphic
There’s something fresh
about their bright pop
dance that adds more to the
electro-indie genre, it could
be the innocently jail baiting
vocals or the up of their
beats. They deservedly find
themselves being tipped on
a regular basis since
forming a few years ago.
Monthly Planet grabbed them for their word from the street. Like what
talents are currently rocking their boat...

“We love bands with lots of colour and energy. Listening to
and loving Friendly Fires, Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend and
Gorillaz. Their sounds and beats have definitely influenced
our music. As for new underground music we recommend
Muchuu, Kid Adift, Three Trapped Tigers and Victoria and
Jacob.”
...and asked Jazica to recommend a venue for the Music Tourist Board.

“Love the Bedford in Balham for its free acoustic nights and
fantastic comedy shows. We have to be loyal to our local
venue Hamptons (Southampton) which puts on Log Jam
once a month. It's a brilliant jam night bringing artists and
musicians together in a cosy bundle of multiple instruments
and plenty of mics. The outcome is pretty special. Each night
is recorded resulting in a often hilarious podcast.”
One to keep as many eyes and ears as you have on,
www.myspace.com/jazicamusic

“We want to put some
intelligence and fervour
back into rock'n'roll. We

wear our influences on our
sleeve and we make no
apologies for that fact. We hate
the insipid music that is the
soundtrack to modern life. We
stand against the evil that is
banality. Every member of our
band is as important as the last.
Our band is a gang and that's
exactly how all bands should
be. For this reason we can say
in all sincerity we are...

Incendiary tunes that demand your attention, throbbing with the fervour,
intelligence and frustration forged from lives in a dead end satellite town;
‘Sweet Inertia’, ‘Real Poltik’ , ‘Tell me what I really want’ , ‘Long,
Still Night’. This EP is a defiant statement of intent. A vital mix of post-punk
intelligence and rock n roll swagger that vocalises your disaffection. A shot at
an apathetic music industry, it’s a rallying cry to get your feet and mind
moving. "A hint of old fashioned Rock 'n' Roll genius" BBC Radio
Childhood friends Ed Bateson (drums), Dickon Collinson (bass), Rob D’Ath
(guitar), brothers Olly Yates (guitar) and Tom Yates (vocals) formed in
Cambridge. They released debut single, ‘Raison d’être’, with Cambridge
independent R*E*P*E*A*T in 2008. Shortly after . they were discovered
by Strummerville (The Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music), who
gave them Artist Of The Week and posted the single on-line. ‘It went on
to become one of the most downloaded songs in Strummerville’s history.
Then they toured with acts such as Yeti, Tom Hingley, Five O’Clock Heroes
and Patrick Jones before being approached by music producer Roger Fife,
(Cyndi Lauper, Tricky, Manic Street Preachers, Anthony and the
Johnsons), to record the second single, ‘Apparition’.

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Released March 2009 on ‘Globalnet Records’ it achieved plaudits from
BBC Radio, NME, Artrocker, Organ magazine and caught the attention of
former Verve/Beta Band manager, Dave Halliwell who noted "The Shills
have one of the most distinctive and original voices around." After the
success of ‘Apparition’, Strummerville asked The Shills to perform as part
of Mick Jones’ Rock’n’Roll Public Library exhibition under London’s
infamous West Way, before heading to Manchester to appear at ‘In the
City’, in the shadow of Granada Studios. Winter 2009 was spent recording
with Roger Fife creating ’Sweet Inertia’. 2010 is shaping into the biggest
year for The Shils to date...

THE PALACE RIGHT ROYAL VENUE LAUNCH 30th April
Within easy commute of London/ Portsmouth etc, The Palace in 1912.
Now restored to it's former glory, this 700 capacity auditorium has a
fully glass fronted circle overlooking the stage, with a VIP bar and leather
sofas for those that want a bit more luxury on their concert night out.
30th April, stars legend Bruce Foxton & From The Jam playing classic
Jam tracks. Pretty much a homecoming!.
7th May, alternative rockers,
Young Knives, take to the stage for the first time in nearly a year, then
Mark E Smith & The Fall, who are debuting their new album Your Future
Our Clutter. The Beat + Neville Staples Band plus Brand New
Heavies are coming. Events will be followed by an excusive after show party,
book early to avoid disappointment! The biggest club nights happen after the
shows with top DJ‟s and amazing sound and lighting. Top names will be
performing on selected nights with acts like K-Klass + D:Ream.
The Palace, 35 Station Rd, Aldershot. Most shows start 7.30pm and
finish by 10.45pm so plenty of time to get the last train home! Fullest
listings / info www.thepalacevenue.com / 0844 477 1000

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Uniqulture in action

Like Punk Happened Sat 8th May

12.45-2.15pm, Apple Store, 235 Regent St., London, W1B 2ET
(Oxford Circus tube) Free. Book via www.cityshowcase.co.uk
The world capital of Night Life & Alternatives is swinging more than ever,
with art-and-music-powered results. Rocklands presents speakers,
visuals, and an invitation to participate, exchange or just find out more.
Eddy Lawrence : Being Music Editor of the city’s biggest publication,

Time Out, is anything but dull. Since their “Rocklands” article in 2007,
London’s “miniature Hollywood” has become such a reality that last year
New York Times was writing about it. Eddy has experienced the power of
punky art power on the capital. www.timeout.com/london/

Denis Fernando Long term antiracist campaigner who has been
active in the National Union of
Students.

Denis worked with former Mayor,
Ken Livingstone on Rise,
Europe's largest unity festival before it was abolished. As Red
Cable Sunday he continues that
movement. The single Prelude To
The Nocturne has been played
live at landmarks and housing
estates across London for the
video. A grand musical antidote
to the poisonous idea that
blackness and darkness are evil.
Acclaim is building . Live at City
Showcase Roots n Flutes event at
The O2 on Sunday 9th May.
www.myspace.com/redcablesunday

With more panellists to be announced. Chair; Caffy St Luce : One time
music PR at Hall Or Nothing, turned member of the Music Tourist Board
of Rocklands. http://artfulmtb.blogspot.com/